Directs staff in coordinating all aspects and projects related to specific major complex transportation modes, including coordinating with engineering, construction, legal, fiscal, outreach, art and communications

Directs the development and implementation of work plan goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budget, and work standards for assigned function, and monitors progress

Mentors and develops junior staff

Consults with and recommends to Metro management, Board of Directors, and municipal and transportation officials on the direction, progress, preparation, transportation policies and programs

Evaluates proposed/enacted legislation for impacts on Metro’s programs and projects

Interacts with and represents Metro before elected officials, business, professional, civic, government, and community groups regarding Metro’s plans, policies, programs, and services

Oversees project managers in directing the development of extensive transportation planning programs and studies, including evaluations of various alternatives for a project, conceptual design,, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impacts

Directs the preparation of comprehensive studies, evaluations, cost estimates, and reports needed to support Board of Directors’ policy decisions and project approvals in the planning and environmental phases

Evaluates multiple recommendations for major transportation programs, develops alternatives, major complex financial and funding recommendations, and recommendations for Locally Preferred Alternatives suitable for transition of projects from the Countywide Planning Department to the Program Management Department

Provides major policy, planning and program support to management and various agencies

Manages employees who develop scopes of work for major planning and environmental contracts; resolves technical issues

Establishes, supervises, and enforces priorities of multiple, major work efforts for staff and consultants

Communicates Metro’s safety vision and goals; oversees the implementation of agency and departmental safety rules, policies, and procedures; and maintains accountability for safety performance of all subordinate employees

Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro’s safety rules, policies, and procedures

Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out